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Brad Allen Meryhew

Representing those accused of sexual misconduct in criminal, family law and CPS proceedings.

This man saved my life...he is a GOD sent

- Daniel, a Child Abuse client

He is the BEST!!

- j

Overview

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10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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12 Reviews

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9 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

50% Child Abuse
15 years, 300 cases
25% Juvenile
9 years, 60 cases
20% Criminal Defense
15 years, 2,000 cases
5% Violent Crime
15 years, 200 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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The Meryhew Law Group, PLLC

The Pioneer Building

600 First Avenue, Suite 410

Seattle, WA 98104

Office: 206-264-1590

Fax: 206-264-1593

Mobile: 206-264-1590
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About Me

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Brad Meryhew is an experienced and highly regarded advocate for those charged with sex offenses or domestic violence offenses in Washington. During the last... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 12 reviews “This man saved my life...he is a GOD sent” Posted by: Daniel, over 2 years ago. Client Review: Just so you all know this man is a GOD sent and has my complete blessing and gratitude. He is one of the most honest and forthright human beings that... more Flag “He is the BEST!!” Posted by: j, over 1 year ago. Client Review: "Mr. Brad Meryhew is more than an attorney. I felt as though he was a father figure in the toughest time of my life. He encouraged me to stay... more Flag View all 12 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 9 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I had the pleasure of working for Brad for two years. I found him to be an exceptional trial lawyer who regularly attained exceptional results, a... more Endorsement from lawyer: Amy Muth , Seattle (WA), 21 days ago I am glad to be a fellow defense attorney with Brad Meryhew, because I sure wouldn't want to be prosecutor against him! Brad knows black letter law... more Endorsement from lawyer: Wade Samuelson , Centralia (WA), 11 months ago View all 9 endorsements

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12 reviews

“This man saved my life...he is a GOD sent”

Posted by: Daniel, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Just so you all know this man is a GOD sent and has my complete blessing and gratitude. He is one of the most honest and forthright human beings that... more

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“He is the BEST!!”

Posted by: j, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: "Mr. Brad Meryhew is more than an attorney. I felt as though he was a father figure in the toughest time of my life. He encouraged me to stay... more

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Peer Endorsements

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9 endorsements

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I had the pleasure of working for Brad for two years. I found him to be an exceptional trial lawyer who regularly attained exceptional results, a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Amy Muth , Seattle (WA), 21 days ago

I am glad to be a fellow defense attorney with Brad Meryhew, because I sure wouldn't want to be prosecutor against him! Brad knows black letter law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wade Samuelson , Centralia (WA), 11 months ago

Résumé

License

15 years since Brad Allen Meryhew was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1997	05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Managing Attorney at The Meryhew Law Group, PLLC	2011–present
Partner at Rhodes & Meryhew, LLP	2007–2011

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Puget Sound School of Law		Juris Doctor	1994
University of Maryland, College Park	Political Communications		1983

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Pro Bono Award	Washington State Bar Association	2011
Pro Bono Award	Washington State Bar Association	2010

See all 14 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2011-present
Affiliate Member	Washington Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers	2009-present

See all 11 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 4

Answers:	4	Legal Answers
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Guides:	1	Legal Guide
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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Sex Offender Registration: Getting the Monkey off Their Backs	Defense Magazine (WACDL)	2012
Sex Offender Registration Changes: Additional reforms proposed by SOPB pass Legislature.	Washington Criminal Defense	2011

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
The Science and Practice of Representing Juveniles Accused of Sex Offenses	Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington	2012
Representing Juveniles Accused of Sex Offenses	NACDL Sex Offense Defense CLE	2012

Interviewing and advocating for juveniles seeking relief from sex offender registration.	Guest Lecturer	2012
Relief from Sex Offender Registration and Sealing the Record for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities	Department of Developmental Disabilities Webcast Training	2012
Sex Offender Registration and Sealing	WATSA Training	2011
Sex Offender Registration and Sealing	Sex Offense Treatment Coordinators Training	2011
Juvenile Sex Offenders	Juvenile Justice Class	2011
Juvenile Sex Offender Registration and Sealing Juvenile Records	In House Training	2011
Use and Abuse of Psychosexual Evaluations	In House CLE	2011
Juvenile Sex Offenders, Theory and Practice	2011 Defender Conference	2011
Testifying in Court for Sexual Deviancy Evaluators	WATSA Spring Conference	2010
The Use and Abuse of Psychosexual Evaluations	WACDL Sex Offenses CLE	2010
Juvenile Sex Offenders	Juvenile Justice Class	2010
Psychosexual Evaluations and Client Counseling	Felony Unit Training	2010
How Attorneys can work better with Sexual Deviance Treatment Providers.	WATSA Annual Retreat	2009
Uncooperative and Absent Witnesses	WACDL Confrontation in Chelan	2009
Juvenile Sex Offender Registration	Team Child Staff Retreat	2009
Sexual Deviancy Evaluations	WACDL Defending the Indefensible: Sex Offense Defense	2007
Mental Health Defenses and Treatment Approaches	Representing Mentally Ill Offenders	2004
Legal Issues in DV Investigations	Society of Counsel Investigator Training	2003
Working with Defense Attorneys for DV Advocates	Washington Domestic Advocates Conference	2002
Working with Mentally Ill Offenders	Legislative Roundtable on Mental Illness	2002
Jury Selection in Domestic Violence Cases	Society of Counsel Annual Retreat	2001
Defendants with HIV/TB and communicable diseases	Defending Clients with Special Needs	1998

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